Electric Bass Lessons

Be a better player now!

Teaching all styles and levels of electric and upright bass. Including beginners, and I will teach you what you want to learn. Let me help you to become the bassist you want to be. Lessons are fun, flexible and free of attitude or intimidation. Weekly or Bi-weekly, day or evening, hour or 1/2 hour lessons available.

History

Established in 1978.

I am an experienced teacher, working pro bassist and clinician with an M. A. in Music. I am endorsed by Lakland Basses, SIT strings, Lathon Bass Wear, Hartke Amplifiers Kahler Bridges and Igig Bags, have been profiled in the July 2014 Bass Player Magazine and more than 35 years experience in electric and upright bass.

Meet the Business Owner

Charley Sabatino is a veteran bassist with more than 35 years experience. He plays both upright and electric bass, encompassing a wide range of styles, and plays throughout the NY/Metro Area. Highlights of his career include: The Today Show backing the Children's Aid Society Chorus, Lincoln Center with Ben Vereen, Headliners at the Village Gate, 92nd St. Y, Cat Club, New Music Seminar and the Cabaret Circuit with clients of the William Morris Agency.
Charley is the Music Director of the Jazz Workshop at the Cadenza Music School (named 2012 Best Music School in Queens) as well as a freelance bassist and educator. Charley teaches improvisation, theory, upright and electric bass privately, both in-person and via Skype. He also gives highly acclaimed clinics in the fundamentals of electric and upright bass and in improvisation for all instruments.
Endorsed by Lakland Basses SIT strings Lathon Bass Wear, Hartke Amplifiers, Kahler Bridges and Igig Bags.